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MESSAGES AND FOLLOWS TEMPLATE

Send an X message

Open the account, write a relevant message, and send it from your account.

RUNS INYour signed-in browser
SETUP5 details to add
WHAT YOU GET03 PARTS
  1. 01Message based on the account
  2. 02Concise reason for contacting them
  3. 03Send status
EXAMPLE INPUTDM a founder about their product

SET UP YOUR RUN

Add the details. Check the result. Run it.

No code needed.
01

Tell rtrvr what to use

Required details are marked. The example text shows the expected format.

Leave it blank for rtrvr to draft from the account and your goal.

02

Choose where it runs

Cloud uses a fresh managed browser. The extension uses the sites you are already signed into.

Your browser is required. This template needs a site where you are signed in.

Choose a browser

Pick a browser where the rtrvr extension is online.

Get the extension
Finish setup in your browser
  1. Install the extension
  2. Sign in to rtrvr
  3. Come back and choose the browser
ONE MORE STEP

Add the required details to continue.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

From setup to finished result.

  1. 01

    rtrvr opens the right sites. It uses Cloud or the signed-in browser you chose.

  2. 02

    The browser does the job. You can follow the run and step in if a site asks for help.

  3. 03

    You get the result. The output above is the shape to expect.

ADVANCEDRequest JSONOptional

Exact request sent to the run panel.

REQUEST.JSON
{
  "source": "retrieve",
  "template": {
    "id": "x_dm_sender",
    "slug": "x-dm",
    "name": "X/Twitter DM Sender",
    "categoryId": "SOCIAL_OUTREACH"
  },
  "inputs": {
    "profileUrl": "",
    "messageText": "",
    "messageGoal": "networking",
    "context": "",
    "autoSend": true
  },
  "agentHint": "You are sending an X/Twitter direct message. Adapt to the actual UI you encounter.\n\n**TASK CONFIGURATION:**\n- Profile URL: \n- User's Message: \n- Message Goal: networking\n- Context: \n- Auto-send: true\n\n---\n\n## STEP 1: NAVIGATE TO PROFILE\n\n1. Go to \n2. Wait for profile to load\n3. If not logged in, STOP and report authentication required\n\n---\n\n## STEP 2: CHECK DM AVAILABILITY\n\n1. Look for message/DM icon on their profile\n2. **DM Status possibilities:**\n   - DMs open: Can message directly\n   - DMs closed: Cannot message (common on X)\n   - Following required: Must follow to DM\n3. If DMs not available, STOP and report status\n\n---\n\n## STEP 3: ANALYZE THEIR PROFILE\n\n**For personalization:**\n- Bio and what they're known for\n- Recent tweets (themes, opinions)\n- Pinned tweet\n- Their communication style\n- What they engage with\n\n---\n\n## STEP 4: PREPARE MESSAGE\n\n### IF user provided messageText:\nUse this message exactly:\n```\n\n```\n\n**VALIDATION:**\n- X DMs have a 10,000 character limit\n- But brevity is X culture - keep it short\n- Optimal: 2-4 sentences\n\n### IF messageText is empty - GENERATE MESSAGE:\n\n**Generate a networking message that:**\n\n1. **References their tweets/work:**\n   - A recent tweet or thread\n   - Their known expertise\n   - Something specific they said\n\n2. **Gets to the point quickly:**\n   - X culture values directness\n   - Don't waste their time\n   - One clear ask\n\n3. **Matches their energy:**\n   - Read their tweets for tone\n   - Mirror their formality level\n\n4. **Format:**\n   - 2-4 sentences ideal\n   - Direct and clear\n   - One question/ask max\n   - No emojis unless they use them\n\n**GOOD:**\n\"Your thread on [topic] was great. Quick question: [specific question]. [Brief context about why you're asking]\"\n\n**BAD:**\nLong intros, generic praise, immediate sales pitch, multiple asks\n\n---\n\n## STEP 5: SEND OR PREVIEW\n\n1. Click message/DM button\n2. Wait for DM composer to open\n3. Type or paste message\n\n### IF true === true:\n4. Click send\n5. Wait for message to appear\n6. Verify delivery\n\n### IF true === false:\n4. Leave ready for review\n5. Report status\n\n---\n\n## STEP 6: REPORT RESULTS\n\n```json\n{\n  \"success\": true|false,\n  \"recipientUsername\": \"\",\n  \"dmStatus\": \"open|closed|following_required\",\n  \"messageText\": \"<the message used>\",\n  \"messageSource\": \"provided|generated\",\n  \"characterCount\": <number>,\n  \"tweetReferenced\": \"<if any>\",\n  \"status\": \"sent|dms_closed|ready_for_review|failed\",\n  \"errorMessage\": \"<if failed>\"\n}\n```\n\n---\n\n## X DM REALITY CHECK\n\n- Many accounts have DMs closed\n- Expect high rate of \"can't message\" outcomes\n- Following someone may open DM access\n- Verified accounts more likely to have open DMs\n- Response rates vary wildly",
  "userInput": "You are sending an X/Twitter direct message. Adapt to the actual UI you encounter.\n\n**TASK CONFIGURATION:**\n- Profile URL: \n- User's Message: \n- Message Goal: networking\n- Context: \n- Auto-send: true\n\n---\n\n## STEP 1: NAVIGATE TO PROFILE\n\n1. Go to \n2. Wait for profile to load\n3. If not logged in, STOP and report authentication required\n\n---\n\n## STEP 2: CHECK DM AVAILABILITY\n\n1. Look for message/DM icon on their profile\n2. **DM Status possibilities:**\n   - DMs open: Can message directly\n   - DMs closed: Cannot message (common on X)\n   - Following required: Must follow to DM\n3. If DMs not available, STOP and report status\n\n---\n\n## STEP 3: ANALYZE THEIR PROFILE\n\n**For personalization:**\n- Bio and what they're known for\n- Recent tweets (themes, opinions)\n- Pinned tweet\n- Their communication style\n- What they engage with\n\n---\n\n## STEP 4: PREPARE MESSAGE\n\n### IF user provided messageText:\nUse this message exactly:\n```\n\n```\n\n**VALIDATION:**\n- X DMs have a 10,000 character limit\n- But brevity is X culture - keep it short\n- Optimal: 2-4 sentences\n\n### IF messageText is empty - GENERATE MESSAGE:\n\n**Generate a networking message that:**\n\n1. **References their tweets/work:**\n   - A recent tweet or thread\n   - Their known expertise\n   - Something specific they said\n\n2. **Gets to the point quickly:**\n   - X culture values directness\n   - Don't waste their time\n   - One clear ask\n\n3. **Matches their energy:**\n   - Read their tweets for tone\n   - Mirror their formality level\n\n4. **Format:**\n   - 2-4 sentences ideal\n   - Direct and clear\n   - One question/ask max\n   - No emojis unless they use them\n\n**GOOD:**\n\"Your thread on [topic] was great. Quick question: [specific question]. [Brief context about why you're asking]\"\n\n**BAD:**\nLong intros, generic praise, immediate sales pitch, multiple asks\n\n---\n\n## STEP 5: SEND OR PREVIEW\n\n1. Click message/DM button\n2. Wait for DM composer to open\n3. Type or paste message\n\n### IF true === true:\n4. Click send\n5. Wait for message to appear\n6. Verify delivery\n\n### IF true === false:\n4. Leave ready for review\n5. Report status\n\n---\n\n## STEP 6: REPORT RESULTS\n\n```json\n{\n  \"success\": true|false,\n  \"recipientUsername\": \"\",\n  \"dmStatus\": \"open|closed|following_required\",\n  \"messageText\": \"<the message used>\",\n  \"messageSource\": \"provided|generated\",\n  \"characterCount\": <number>,\n  \"tweetReferenced\": \"<if any>\",\n  \"status\": \"sent|dms_closed|ready_for_review|failed\",\n  \"errorMessage\": \"<if failed>\"\n}\n```\n\n---\n\n## X DM REALITY CHECK\n\n- Many accounts have DMs closed\n- Expect high rate of \"can't message\" outcomes\n- Following someone may open DM access\n- Verified accounts more likely to have open DMs\n- Response rates vary wildly",
  "urls": [],
  "meta": {
    "createdAt": "",
    "userAgent": ""
  },
  "execution": {
    "mode": "device",
    "deviceIds": []
  }
}

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